After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Franklin brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They came out on top against the West Henderson Falcons by a score of 5-3 on Wednesday. The win was all the more spectacular given Franklin's disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina soccer rankings (they are ranked 279th, while West Henderson are ranked 92nd).
Panthers
| 04/16/25 vs West Henderson | 5-3 |
| 04/14/25 vs East Henderson | 1-0 |
| 03/26/25 vs North Henderson | 4-0 |
Franklin's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-6-1. The home wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored ten goals over those three contests. As for West Henderson, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-3-2.
Looking ahead, Franklin will venture away from home to challenge Rabun Gap-Nacoochee at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Franklin's defense better be ready for this one: Rabun Gap-Nacoochee have averaged an impressive 3.4 goals per game this season. As for West Henderson, they will look to defend their home pitch on Monday against East Henderson at 6:45 p.m. West Henderson are facing East Henderson at the right time seeing as East Henderson are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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